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TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM) GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT
 
BAHAMAS INVESTMENT FORUM IN WASHINGTON, DC --  Photographed above are some the participants of the first Bahamas Business and Investment Forum in Washington, DC organized by The Embassy of The Bahamas. From left to right are Senator Barry Griffin; Central Bank Governor John Rolle; Senator Quinton Lightbourn; Senator Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Barbara Feinstein, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State; The  Bahamas Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Wendall Jones; The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Investments; Ambassador Chet Neymour; Consul General Washington Patrick Adderley; Consul General New York Leroy Major; and Michael Fountain, Honorary Consul Chicago.

TWO NEW MAJOR INVESTMENTS (BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT BOOM)

The Deputy Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper has announced that the government will execute heads of agreements this month for more than $1billion of new investments in major touristic developments. It is understood that these projects are slated for Paradise Island and Cable Beach. Mr. Cooper made the announcement […]

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GOVERNMENT SIGNS $55 M LOAN AGREEMENT FOR NORTH ELEUTHERA AIRPORT

Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and AviationChester Cooper visited the island of Eleuthera on Monday to sign a $55 million dollar loanagreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to facilitate updates to North Eleuthera’s airportterminal.The updates to North Eleuthera International Airport have been long […]

FULL OPERATIONS RESUMED AT NIB OFFICES

28 May 2019

The National Insurance Board wishes to advise the public that full operations resumed yesterday at normal working hours at its offices throughout New Providence and the Family Islands.The Board once again apologizes for the disruption in services experienced and any inconvenience caused, and thanks all customers for your understanding and patience

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Hotel Union Threatens Strike ActionHotel Union Threatens Strike Action

28 May 2019

The Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) said yesterday, they have had enough and before the week is over,  the Union will know if they will strike for a new  Industrial Agreement. The issues are said to be many, including the prospect of a change in the shift system at the Reef and The Cove at […]

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ILO Celebrates 100 Years

28 May 2019

Minister of Labour, Senator Dion Foulkes, has reaffirmed The Bahamas’ commitment  to abiding by the spirit of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO’s) constitution as the organization celebrates its 100th Anniversary. In  January of this year, the ILO mandated its 187 member states to plan and organize a national event to commemorate and showcase the work the ILO has […]

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SENATOR SUGGESTS STIFFER PENALTIES FOR RECKLESS DRIVING

28 May 2019

An  Senator  supporting the Free National Movement yesterday suggested the government revisit compensation for the estate of victims killed due to reckless driving during his contribution in the Senate.  As it stands, the law requires the guilty individual to pay a fine with no consideration to the bereaved families’ funeral expenses. As Senator Ranard Henfield suggested that  there should […]

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Simpson Penn Audit Completed

28 May 2019

A manpower audit into the Simpson Penn School for boys reveals  the quality and quantity of personnel in the wake of last year’s escapes from the Fox Hill institution. This,  in addition to pulling in what Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell’s described as several good recommendations from Bahamas Public Services Union President Kimsley Ferguson as well as […]

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LABOUR DEPARTMENT INTENDS TO AVERT STRIKE ACTION

28 May 2019

In the face of a potential hotel union strike, Labour Director John Pinder said that his department is prepared to avert such action. He said, “once they decide to conduct this strike poll, we have already agreed to intervene and hope to intervene prior to that. “I will certainly reach out to the employer to […]

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Cabinet Considers Contract For Body Cameras

28 May 2019

The Cabinet is negotiating   nearly $700,000  contract  for body cameras for Policemen. This  update  came from National Security Minister Marvin Dames, who remained tightlipped on the name of the vendor and stressing only that the company is reliable. “The company is a very reputable company, as a matter a fact it’s one of the leading companies in The United States […]

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PM ANNOUNCES MAJOR DEVELOPMENT FOR COCO CAY

27 May 2019

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced a $250 million development for Coco Cay during his visit this past Friday.   The project is in collaboration with Royal Caribbean International (RCI), which Dr. Minnis indicated has an industry partner for some 50 years.   The new development is set to feature the tallest water slide in […]

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SERVICE DISRUPTIONS CONTINUE AT NIB

27 May 2019

The National Insurance Board last  Friday advised the public of continued service level disruptions and office closures, adding that service levels will continue to be impacted throughout New Providence and the Family Islands due to significant staff absences.   Consequently, the Wulff Road and Fox Hill locations will remain temporarily closed.  As a result, NIB […]

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Two Arraigned On Murder Charges

27 May 2019

Thirty-four-year-old Joey Scott of Golden Gates Estates  last Friday was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson- Pratt on one count of murder.  It is alleged that on May 7th, Mr. Scott by means of unlawful harm,  intentionally caused the death of Lamont Fisher. He was not required to enter a plea and  bail was denied.  […]

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